Patriots Employ Bend-But-Don't-Break Defense

The New England Patriots defense allowed 366 yards per game in 2017, which was 29th in the league, but they also gave up just 18.5 points per game, which was fifth fewest in the league. In their last 14 games, the Patriots defense has given up 21 or more points just twice. They also lead […]

Malcolm Butler Is Good To Go

New England Patriots cornerback Malcolm Butler (flu) arrived late to Minnesota this week after dealing with an illness. "They told me I just had some flu-like symptoms and just needed to rest up a little bit," Butler said after the team's first practice of the week. "I'm good to go." Butler was limited in practice […]

Early 2018 Sleepers: TE

The early outlook for 2018 for fantasy football’s top tight ends is as bright as a summer’s day at the Jersey Shore. 2017 was a decent season for the tight end position in fantasy football. New England’s Rob Gronkowski only missed two games due to injury, Kansas City’s Travis Kelce had his second straight 1,000-yard […]

Tom Brady Practicing Wednesday

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) practiced with black tape on his right hand Wednesday, according to AFC practice pool reporter Nicki Jhabvala. Brady was removed from the team's injury report last week, and he'll be all systems go for the Super Bowl against the Eagles this Sunday. After torching both Tennessee and Jacksonville, […]

Tom Brady Ready To Add To His Legacy

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady will be vying for his sixth championship and the third in his last four seasons this Sunday against the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Brady has been on fire all postseason, throwing five touchdowns with zero interceptions and 627 passing yards in two games. The 40-year-old will go up […]

Rob Gronkowski Presents Matchup Nightmare For Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski will be the Eagles toughest defensive assignment for this Sunday's Super Bowl. The Eagles allowed the 14th fewest fantasy points to opposing tight ends during the regular season, but they have rarely faced the caliber of tight end that is Gronk this season. Philadelphia was burned on the […]

Can James White Repeat Last Year's Super Bowl Performance?

New England Patriots running back James White is only one year removed from 139 total yards and 14 receptions in the Patriots Super Bowl comeback last season against the Falcons. This season, White has returned to his complementary role, receiving only 43 carries all season for 171 yards. The veteran running back presents a change […]

Dwayne Allen Not Worth A Play Against Eagles

New England Patriots tight end Dwayne Allen is not expected to be heavily involved in the Patriots offensive game plan for this Sunday's Super Bowl. Allen caught two passes for 26 yards in the AFC Divisional Round against the Bills but has been non-existent this season. He has only one touchdown catch on the season […]

Rex Burkhead Will Be Touchdown-Dependent Option For Super Bowl

New England Patriots running back Rex Burkhead will be a sleeper red-zone target for the Patriots this Sunday when they face the Eagles in the Super Bowl. Burkhead will have a tough test going up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing running backs this season. But Burkhead, when […]

Dion Lewis Will Be Super Bowl X-Factor For Patriots

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis will go up against an Eagles defense that allowed the second fewest fantasy points to opposing runners during the regular season. Other than allowing 103 yards to Ezekiel Elliott in Week 17, the Eagles have not allowed a single player more than 96 rushing yards in a game […]

Chris Hogan A Fantasy Darkhorse For Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Chris Hogan will head into Super Bowl Sunday as somewhat of a forgotten man. With the postseason emergence of Danny Amendola, a very talented receiver in Hogan is flying under the radar. Hogan battled injuries all season and has struggled getting back into the flow of the Patriots offense despite […]

Danny Amendola Rides Hot Postseason Into Super Bowl

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola will have plenty of eyes on him in the Super Bowl after posting 18 receptions for 196 yards and two touchdowns during this season's playoffs. Amendola has replaced receiver Julian Edelman as quarterback Tom Brady's preferred target in the intermediate passing game, and Amendola has delivered. Health has always been […]

Brandin Cooks' Speed Tips Scales In Patriots Favor On Offense

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks will be one of the few offensive threats with the speed to make a big-time play against the Eagles in the Super Bowl on Sunday. Quarterback Tom Brady will continue to try and move the chains with quick, decisive throws, but he should take some shots down the field […]

Biggest Breakouts at Running Back - 2017 Year in Review

Breakout players are how you win your league. They are the players that finish the season ranked significantly higher than where you drafted them. Since we also have the Biggest Surprises series, I will do my best to distinguish a breakout from a surprise. In doing so, I am making a blanket rule at the […]

Rob Gronkowski Not Ready To Practice

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski (concussion) wouldn't have practiced if the team had worked out on Wednesday. The Patriots are taking it slow with Gronk after he took a hit to the helmet late in the second quarter of the AFC title game against the Jaguars and didn't return. Gronkowski has more than […]

Tom Brady No Longer On Injury Report

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady (hand) has been removed from the team's injury report. Brady had a bandage over his hand in the AFC title win over the Jaguars, but his hand didn't seem to hold him back at all during his masterful comeback in which he went 26-for-38 for 290 yards and two […]

Biggest Tight End Busts - 2017 Year in Review

At the end of every year of fantasy football, you're left with some immediate observations about what you'll do differently in 2018. You'll spend time thinking about which RB is potentially going to be your money-in-the-bank guy in 2018, or which third-round wide receiver will make up for the 2017 mistake of drafting Terrelle Pryor in that spot. […]

Biggest Risers and Fallers of 2017 - Quarterbacks

The quarterback position saw plenty of volatility in 2017, as 58 different quarterbacks started at least one game. And that's just for the Cleveland Browns... We saw a rookie sensation, some second-year ascents, and the possible beginning of the end for some established veterans. Then there was Old Faithful Tom Brady defying the odds yet again. […]

#TrendingNow Dynasty Risers and Fallers - 2017 Season Review

I hope you have taken a week or two to relax and admire the work of your 2017 season. You only have a short window though, because as a dynasty fantasy owner, there is no offseason. It’s time to start planning what move will come next, whether it be a draft, free agency or trade. […]

Dion Lewis Posts 64 Yards From Scrimmage In Patriots Win

New England Patriots running back Dion Lewis atoned for losing a fumble when he hit the edge and turned up the field for an 18-yard run to secure the Patriots 24-20 comeback win over the Jaguars. Lewis rushed for 34 yards and added seven catches for 32 yards in a game that saw the Patriots […]

Brandin Cooks Rises To The Occasion In AFC Title Win

New England Patriots wide receiver Brandin Cooks caught six passes for 100 yards in the Patriots comeback win over the Jaguars 24-20 in the AFC Championship Game. This was the very reason New England acquired Cooks in the offseason -- to be a difference maker on the biggest stage. Cooks battled Jaguars cornerback Jalen Ramsey […]

Danny Amendola Delivers Again In The Playoffs

New England Patriots wide receiver Danny Amendola scored two touchdowns and caught seven passes for 84 yards in the Patriots' 24-20 AFC Championship Game win over the Jaguars. With the Patriots down 10 in the fourth quarter, Amendola made a fantastic play, catching a Tom Brady pass and muscling his way into the end zone […]

Tom Brady Aims For Third Super Bowl In Last Four Years

New England Patriots quarterback Tom Brady brought his team back from 10 points down to defeat the Jaguars 24-20 to have a shot at his third Super Bowl win in the last four years. He completed 26 of 38 passes for 290 yards and two touchdowns while playing with 12 stitches over his throwing thumb. […]

Patriots Optimistic Rob Gronkowski Will Be Ready For Super Bowl

The New England Patriots are optimistic that tight end Rob Gronkowski (concussion) will be cleared to play in Super Bowl LII on Feb. 4 against the Eagles, according to a source. Gronk suffered his second career concussion in the second quarter of the AFC title game against the Jaguars and didn't return to the game. […]

Under-the-Radar Booms/Busts: Conference Championships

The AFC and NFC Conference championship games are here and so are the under-the-radar booms and busts! This is the weekend fans find out who they will be watching play football in between the Super Bowl commercials in two weeks! This is also probably the last weekend fantasy football lovers will really get to enjoy […]

Conference Championships Matchups - Fantasy Football Starts and Sits

While the fantasy season is over for most leagues, there's still plenty to play for. Whether you are in a playoff league or are just trying to win the milly maker on DraftKings, we've got you covered with the best and worst matchups. This week's matchup analysis will help answer all your start/sit lineup questions […]

Conference Championship Game Picks - NFL Playoff Predictions

Championship Sunday has arrived and boy did it take some dumb stupid coaching decisions to get here. I've been saying all year the Falcons inability to score in the red zone will cost them eventually. Last week I said, "if the Falcons don't begin scoring touchdowns [in the red zone], it will come back to haunt […]

Heroes and Zeroes - Conference Championship Fantasy Football Picks

It's hard to believe we have only one more weekend before the Super Bowl matchup is set. It could very well be a showdown between the top two seeds, which is something that hasn't happened since... well, it happened two years ago actually. For all the unpredictability the NFL brings, especially in the fantasy realm, […]

Seven Lineup Busts and Avoids for the Conference Finals

Four teams remain in the NFL playoffs after an eventful Divisional Round that was capped off by Stefon Diggs making a play that will forever endear him to Vikings fans. It was wild. It was wonderful. Even the non-football fans at a bar were amazed by it. The Case Keenum fan inside of me went […]

Jalen Ramsey Could Match Up Against Rob Gronkowski

Jacksonville Jaguars shutdown cornerback Jalen Ramsey could be matched up quite often with Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski in the AFC title game with safety Tashaun Gipson (foot) questionable to play. "I'll do whatever is best for the team to help us get a win," Ramsey told WJXL-FM in Jacksonville, per Hays Carlyon of gridironnow.com. […]